This private full-day walking tour offers a well-balanced way to experience Miyajima, combining its most important cultural sites with time to explore the island beyond the main pathways. The itinerary follows a natural flow through shrine areas, hillside temples, and scenic island routes, with flexibility built in to adapt to weather, tides, and crowd levels on the day.
Because the tour is private, the pace and route can be adjusted as the day unfolds, allowing time for questions and conversation. Rather than rushing from site to site, the focus is on understanding Miyajima’s history, religious traditions, and landscape in context, while enjoying a complete and thoughtfully planned day on ...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Flexible, customizable itinerary
English speaking local guide
Pickup from your accommodation or agreed meeting point
Entrance fee - Itsukushima Shrine JPY 300 per person
Private full day- walking tour
Lunch
Transportation (train, ferry, ropeway if used)
Meeting Points
Departure
HIROSHIMA STATION
Please meet in front of the Tourist Information Center on the second floor of Hiroshima Station, located next to the 7-Eleven near the Shinkansen North Exit.
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This private full-day walking tour offers a well-balanced way to experience Miyajima, combining its most important cultural sites with time to explore the island beyond the main pathways. The itinerary follows a natural flow through shrine areas, hillside temples, and scenic island routes, with flexibility built in to adapt to weather, tides, and crowd levels on the day.
Because the tour is private, the pace and route can be adjusted as the day unfolds, allowing time for questions and conversation. Rather than rushing from site to site, the focus is on understanding Miyajima’s history, religious traditions, and landscape in context, while enjoying a complete and thoughtfully planned day on ...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Flexible, customizable itinerary
English speaking local guide
Pickup from your accommodation or agreed meeting point
Entrance fee - Itsukushima Shrine JPY 300 per person
Private full day- walking tour
Lunch
Transportation (train, ferry, ropeway if used)
Meeting Points
Departure
HIROSHIMA STATION
Please meet in front of the Tourist Information Center on the second floor of Hiroshima Station, located next to the 7-Eleven near the Shinkansen North Exit.
Return
Itinerary
1
Hiroshima Station
Meet in Hiroshima at an agreed location such as Hiroshima Station or your hotel. Travel together to Miyajima by local train and ferry, or another suitable option depending on the day.
1 hour
2
Itsukushima Shrine Torii
Walk along the shoreline to view the iconic floating torii gate of Itsukushima. Timing may vary depending on the tide.
30 minutes
3
Itsukushima Shrine
Visit Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about its history, architecture, and cultural significance.
45 minutes
4
Miyajima
Short break at a café near the shrine or hillside area for refreshments before continuing the walk.
30 minutes
5
Daishoin Temple
Visit Daishoin Temple, an important Buddhist complex on the slopes of Mount Misen, known for its halls, statues, and temple paths.
1 hour
6
Miyajima
Lunch at a restaurant on Miyajima featuring local Hiroshima cuisine. Vegetarian options available.
50 minutes
7
Miyajima
In the afternoon, explore the Mount Misen area (via ropeway and short walks) or focus on quieter parts of the island, such as Senjokaku Hall, forest paths, coastal routes, and scenic viewpoints. The exact route depends on conditions on the day.
2 hours
8
Hiroshima Station
Return to Hiroshima by ferry and train. The tour concludes in the late afternoon with flexible drop-off near Hiroshima Station or your hotel.
